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New Privacy and Security Certifications

New Privacy and Security Certifications. Fifth Annual HIPAA Summit Baltimore, MD October 30, 2002. Privacy and Security: A Joint Venture. AHIMA and HIMSS collaboration Perspective roles and credential variations Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHP)

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New Privacy and Security Certifications

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  1. New Privacy and Security Certifications Fifth Annual HIPAA Summit Baltimore, MD October 30, 2002

  2. Privacy and Security: A Joint Venture • AHIMA and HIMSS collaboration • Perspective roles and credential variations • Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHP) • Certified in Healthcare Security (CHS) • Certified in Healthcare Privacy & Security (CHPS)

  3. 43,000 health information management professionals 52 chapters 13,000 individual members 80 corporate members 41 chapters About AHIMA and HIMSS

  4. Presentation Overview • Eligibility Criteria • Exam Specifications • Content/Core Competencies • Maintenance & Renewal • “Certified in Healthcare Privacy” Credential • “Certified in Healthcare Security” Credential • “Certified in Healthcare Privacy & Security” Credential • Chronology of Certification Rollout • Exam Administration/Fees • Privacy/Security Candidate Handbook • Resources/Web Site/Contact Information

  5. Eligibility Criteria • Baccalaureate degree and at least 4 years experience in healthcare management • Master’s degree, or other advanced degree (JD, MD, PhD, etc.) and 2 years experience in healthcare management • Healthcare information management credential (RHIT, RHIA, CPHIMS) with a baccalaureate or higher degree and minimum of 2 years on the job experience in healthcare management • Managers of health information and technology with 5 or more years experience in healthcare management (available only through March 1, 2005)

  6. Examination Items Test Time Privacy Exam (CHP) 120 items, consisting of: * 30 scored Core items and 5 pre-test Core items * 70 privacy-specific scored items and 15 privacy-specific pre-test items 3 hours Security Exam (CHS) 120 items, consisting of: * 30 scored Core items and 5 pre-test Core items * 70 security-specific scored items and 15 security-specific pre-test items 3 hours Joint Exam (CHPS) 195 items, consisting of: * 30 scored Core items and 5 pre-test Core items * 70 privacy-specific scored items and 10 privacy- specific pre-test items * 70 security-specific scored items and 10 security-specific pre-test items 4 hours Exam Specifications

  7. Exam Content • Based on competency statements • Four-option, multiple choice items • Three cognitive levels: -recall -application -analysis • Items based on references and status of regulations/legislation on or before Dec 31 of previous year • Resources in Appendix D of Handbook

  8. CHPS Core Competencies • Program(s) infrastructure & communication • System development • Accreditation agencies • Regulatory • External inquiries & investigations • Training programs • Policies, procedures, gap analyses & documentation • Business associates • Compliance performance & measurement

  9. Certification Renewal

  10. Introducing the “Certified in Healthcare Privacy” Credential • Why offer it? • Denotes advanced competency in designing, implementing, & administering comprehensive privacy protection programs in HC organizations • Demonstrates career focus and advancement by specializing in the privacy dimension of HIM • HIPAA

  11. Introducing the “Certified in Healthcare Privacy” Credential • Who should take the exam? • HIM directors and managers • Healthcare executives – CFOs, CIOs and CEOs • Health law attorneys • Other Health professionals

  12. CHP Competency Statements • Core tasks common to both privacy and security • Legal, ethical and accreditation issues • Business relationships and contracts • Policies and procedures • Compliance, program management, and public relations • Security technology • Health information management • Individual rights

  13. Introducing the “Certified in Healthcare Security” Credential • Why offer it? • HIPAA • Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in • the use of guidelines, standards and procedures to support the policies and the importance of confidentiality, integrity and availability • the implementation of security controls through the use of identification, authentication, accountability, and authorization to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities • applying applicable laws, regulations, appropriate technologies, and accreditation requirements within a healthcare environment

  14. Introducing the “Certified in Healthcare Security” Credential • Who should take the exam? • Individuals who develop, implement and maintain comprehensive information security programs within the healthcare industry.

  15. Introducing the “Certified in Healthcare Security” Credential • Why should I take the exam? • Enhance credibility with employer • Encourages continued personal and professional growth • Denotes a national standard of knowledge and competency • Formal recognition of individuals

  16. CHS Competency statements • Core tasks common to both privacy and security • Policies, procedures, and guidelines • Business continuity • Administrative procedures • Physical safeguards • Technical security services • Networks, operating systems, and application security • Education and training • Law, investigations, and ethics • Privacy requirements of health information

  17. Chronology of Certification Rollout • Privacy exam construction completed (Aug. ’02) • Privacy exam rollout (Oct. ’02) • Security exam construction completed (Nov. ’02) • Security exam rollout (Feb. ’03)

  18. Exam Administration • Computer Administration • 110 Assessment Centers throughout the U.S. • Typically located in H&R Block offices • Paper-&-Pencil Administration • February 11, 2003 in conjunction with the 2003 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, San Diego, CA

  19. Examination Fees • Certified in Healthcare Privacy (CHP) Member: $250 Non-member: $350 • Certified in Healthcare Security (CHS) Member: $250 Non-member: $350 • Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) Member: $400 Non-member: $550 • Complementary Exam for CHPS Member: $200 Non-member: $400

  20. Privacy/Security Candidate Handbook • Available: on-line, AHIMA/HIMSS, HIPAA Summit • Provides information on: • Exam Content Outline • Registration/Application • Exam administration/testing sites • Scoring • Resource Guide • On-line application processing • www.goAMP.com

  21. Review Resources • Candidate handbook • Review courses • Study materials

  22. Contacts at AHIMA Certification Department Staff: • Ron Hanchar Director of Certification Telephone: (312) 233-1125 E-mail: ronald.hanchar@ahima.org • Lisa Nepi Certification Manager Telephone: (312) 233-1127 E-mail: lisa.nepi@ahima.org

  23. Contacts at HIMSS Professional Services staff: • Joyce Sensmeier, MS, RN, BC, CPHIMS Director of Professional Services Telephone: (312) 915-9281 E-mail: jsensmeier@himss.org • Julianna Kazragys Projects Coordinator, Professional Services Telephone: (312) 915-9216 E-mail: jkazragys@himss.org

  24. Thank You… Questions?????

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